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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.02, 90.92 and 52.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.02, 90.92 and 52.70 is: 72.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.02 : 90.92 = 52.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.02/90.92 = 52.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.02x = 90.92 × 52.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.02x = 4,791.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,791.67/66.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.58

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